Ms. Julia Kate Taylor

July 2, 1940 - April 25, 2017

Ms. Julia Kate Taylor, 76, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away at 5:11 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Julia was born on July 2, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Gilbert, Sr., and Marie (Johnson) Kyle. Julia leaves to cherish her precious memory, her son, Lester Gayton, Jr. of Peoria; two brothers, Leonard Kyle Sr., of East Moline, IL; Michael Kyle of Peoria IL. She also leaves nine sisters, Barbara (Marcus Comer) Kyle, Thena (George Duncan) Kyle, Delores Kyle, Carmen Kyle-McFadden, Janina (Pastor Charles) Johnson all of Peoria, IL; Anita (Ken) Nunn & Mary Kyle both of Rock Island, IL; Tina Kyle of Polk City, IA and Veronica Kyle of Sacramento, CA; three grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, India L.M. Taylor and four brothers, Gilbert (Duke) Kyle Jr., Donald Kyle, Lee Kyle and Anthony (Tony) Kyle. Julia was a member of Tabernacle MB Church. She was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for Many years after earning her associates degree in medical assistance at Midstate College. Julia was also a foster parent for many years to numerous children. She loved to collect stuffed animals and she loved listening to jazz and walks along the riverfront. Memorial service will be held 11am, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Tabernacle M.B. Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Charles Johnson will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.